About Julian Opie

The distinct reductive style of Julian Opie is instantly recognizable the world over. Taking inspiration from classical portraiture, Japanese woodblocks, and cartoons, in just a few lines Opie is capable of revealing what makes someone unique. Through digital alteration, his thick black outlines and stripped back colors capture the essence of a subject, be it a landscape or figure.
Born in London in 1958, Julian Opie studied at… Read more